APBA Race Circular

2011 Atchafalaya Eastern Divisionals
10/8/2011 – 10/9/2011
MORGAN CITY POWER BOAT ASSOC. #343
 
 
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Morgan City, LA Lake Palourde
8/22/2011
 
8/26/2011

1-3/4 miles North of Morgan City, Louisiana, on Highway LA 70.

Days Inn,7408 Hwy.182,Morgan City,LA - phone:985-384-5750-
Rates: $60.00 per night single; $65.00 per night double/king and includes complimentary breakfast at the Dixie Grill Saturday and Sunday, hors d'oeuvres and 2 for 1 drinks in the brand new hotel bar Friday night. Must mention code L06 to secure these rates. Camping with full hook-ups adjacent to the pits available for $38.00 per night at Lake End Park, 985-380-4623. Mention code PKWY10789 to secure this rate. Campers will also receive a $5.00 voucher toward the purchase of breakfast at the Dixie Grill.

Inboard: 1.25 miles - 4 Laps - 5 (five) miles. Not approved for Records.
Vintage: 1.25 miles - (3/4) - TBA at drivers' meeting

Clock Start

Region 4 Rescue

Sea level

Divisional Championships: Inboard Eastern Divisionals

$13,000 tow money to be divided equally among all Inboard boats registered,inspected and crossing the starting line. Dual registration does not apply. $100.00 tow money to be paid to each Vintage boat registered, inspected, and crossing the starting line provided by the New Orleans Power Boat Association. All tow money to be paid in cash during Sunday morning's check-in/drivers' meeting in the pits on the "Old Judge's Stand"

Friday,October 7, 2011, pits, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, October 8, 2011, pits, 8:00am - 9:30am
Sunday, October 9, 2011, pits, check-in only unless a drivers's meeting is scheduled 7:30am - 8:30am

Saturday, October 8, 2011, in the pits,10:00am
Sunday, October 9, 2011, if necessary,in the pits, 10:00am

$50.00 per boat (Inboard and Vintage) for the weekend of which $20.00 goes to APBA. $100.00 late entry fee if received after October 1, 2011.

Email to Kimliddycoat@yahoo.com or mail to Kim Liddycoat, 135 Beechwood Drive, Suffolk, VA, 23434

Race Director (50817) WILLIAM ALLEN, 2367 ORMOND BLVD, DESTREHAN, LA
Referee (811) MICHAEL S WEBER, 524 N STATE ST, ALMA, MI
Assistant Referee (10233) BILLY WICHERS, 205 STONE HAVEN DR, BELLE CHASSE, LA
Inspector (54054) JIM APPLEY, 2700 PELHAM RD N, ST PETERSBURG, FL
Inspector (54425) ALFRED F GRABINSKI JR, 123 MARNE RD, HOPATCONG, NJ
Scorer (71293) KIMBERLY LIDDYCOAT, 135 BEECHWOOD DR, SUFFOLK, VA
Risk Manager (10881) RANDY ENGLISH, 207 ALVA ROAD, YOUNGSVILLE, LA
Vintage Inspector (12394) JAY MARSHALL, 3148 HARRELLS LN DR, BATON ROUGE, LA

Vintage Rep: Jay Marshall
Saturday, October 8, 2011, is scheduled to be the Eastern Divisionals. Should weather prohibit the event from occurring, the Eastern Divisionals will be held Sunday, October 9, 2011, otherwise, Sunday will be a separate day of racing with separate points earned. CAPSULE TRAINING - Friday, October 7, 2011, in the pool at the Day's Inn, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. All boats must have slings to launch. NO float-offs. *** - Any questions, please contact either Billy Allen, k88allen@aol.com, or after 6:00 pm CST at 504-914-9990, 985-764-2517 or Marie Siracusa, flowfash1@hotmail.com, 985-519-2678.- Pit facilities secured; Air bottles filled on site. SATURDAY NIGHT SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY PIT PARTY 1 hour following final heat of racing. LAISSEZ LES BON TEMP ROULER (let the good times roll!)

This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA

An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.